US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of preventing a full-scale India-Pakistan war in May 2025, adding fresh details about aircraft being shot down. Speaking at the White House, Trump stated eight planes were shot down during the conflict, updating his previous claim of seven. He asserted he ended the confrontation within 24 hours by threatening both nuclear-armed nations with tariffs. Trump claimed he resolved five or six out of eight wars using tariff threats. However, India's Ministry of External Affairs firmly rejected his version, maintaining the ceasefire was achieved through established military communication channels between the Director Generals of Military Operations, reaffirming all bilateral issues with Pakistan must be resolved without third-party involvement.

Over 100 flights experienced delays at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday, November 7, 2025, due to a technical malfunction in the Air Traffic Control system. Airport authorities confirmed their technical teams are collaborating with stakeholders including DIAL to resolve the issue promptly. Both SpiceJet and Air India issued advisories informing passengers about the disruption affecting departures, arrivals, and connecting flights. Air India acknowledged the ATC technical issue was impacting all airlines, causing extended wait times both at the airport and onboard aircraft. Frustrated travelers voiced their concerns on social media, with some reporting being seated in aircraft for over two hours without clear departure timelines. Passengers are advised to regularly monitor their flight status through airline websites.

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri, 42, has announced potential retirement plans, stating he will hang up his boots if Bengaluru FC fails to win ISL 2025-2026 and qualify for continental competition. The veteran striker aims to score 15 goals this season before retiring. Chhetri, who retired from international football last year, made a comeback in June at former coach Manolo Marquez's request for Asian Cup qualifiers. However, India remained winless after four games and failed to qualify. Chhetri scored only one goal in six international appearances, bringing his career tally to 95 goals marking fourth highest among active players after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. He expressed no regrets about his comeback decision. (PC: BCCI)

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to visit India next year, highlighting strong diplomatic and trade relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a recent press interaction, Trump called Modi a “great friend” and praised India’s cooperation in reducing Russian oil imports. The visit is expected to focus on advancing trade negotiations, energy security, and defense partnerships. The announcement comes as both nations work to ease tariff tensions and expand economic collaboration, signaling a renewed phase in the US-India strategic partnership. (PC: India Today)

In south Mumbai, two commuters were killed and three others injured when they were struck by a fast local train near Sandhurst Road railway station on Thursday evening. The victims had alighted and were walking on the tracks after a stoppage triggered by a flash protest by railway employees at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) halted suburban services during peak hours. The disruption, reportedly over an FIR filed against two engineers after a June 9 mishap, left stranded passengers who then took to the tracks, leading to the tragedy. (PC: PTI)

In the first phase of the 2025 Bihar assembly elections covering 121 constituencies and 3.75 crore eligible voters, the state recorded a provisional turnout of 64.66 % across 1,314 candidates. Voting took place at 45,341 polling stations, with 36,733 in rural areas. Major battles included Tejashwi Yadav in Raghopur, Samrat Chaudhary in Tarapur and Tej Pratap Yadav in Mahua under his new party. Polling was largely peaceful with minor incidents reported; the remaining 122 seats vote on November 11, with counting on November 14. (PC: PTI)

New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani made his first major political visit to Puerto Rico, days after his historic election victory. He is attending the annual Somos conference in San Juan, a key event for New York’s political leaders, lobbyists, and policymakers. The three-day event mixes strategy sessions with social meetings. Mamdani, 34, will join top officials, including Attorney General Letitia James, at receptions and workshops. His visit signals his growing influence beyond New York. Mamdani’s win, with over two million votes, has energized Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms and drawn strong reactions from Donald Trump. (PC: HT)

Former International Criminal Court prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo has said recent US air strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific are crimes against humanity. He told the BBC the attacks were “planned and systematic” and targeted civilians during peacetime. The Trump administration says the strikes are part of an armed conflict against drug cartels. At least 66 people have been killed in the past two months. The White House said President Trump acted under international law to protect Americans from “narcoterrorists.” Critics say the attacks were unlawful and lacked clear evidence. (PC: BBC)

At the grand Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav in Nava Raipur, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan conferred the prestigious Kishore Sahu National Decoration on acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Basu for his creative excellence in Indian cinema. Manish Tiwari, multicultural marketing genius, founder of Here & Now 365, and British Indian of the Year awardee, was honoured with the Non-Resident Indian Award for his global contributions. The celebration highlighted achievers across diverse fields — from literature, tribal upliftment, and journalism to arts and agriculture. Notable awardees included Rohit Kumar Kosaria, Sunil Soni, Rakesh Tiwari, and Bhavana Pandey, marking a vibrant tribute to Chhattisgarh’s creative and social spirit.

Bangladesh's Yunus administration scrapped plans to recruit music and physical education teachers in primary schools after Islamist groups, including Hefazat-e-Islam and Islami Andolon Bangladesh, called these posts "un-Islamic" and threatened street unrest. Teachers and students from Dhaka University and Jagannath University protested Thursday, calling the decision "cultural fascism." The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education quietly dropped music and PE posts from recruitment advertisements that originally included general, religion, music, and physical education positions. Protesters gathered at Aparajeyo Bangla statue and Sculpture Square, demanding reinstatement through songs and human chains. Critics argue the policy undermines child development and Bangladesh's secular identity, warning the army-installed Yunus administration is repeatedly bowing to Islamist pressure. (PC: X)